Hi Guy's
My 1150R rattles for a few seconds on start up on the right hand ( from the seat of the bike )side of the engine. is this pending doom or can this be easly fixed. Also does the BMW oil filter have a non return valve in side it to stop the oil from draining off back to the sump when it is switched off???it has 21k miles and is a 2002 model year.
Start up Rattles
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That's the first time I've heard of one rattling on the right cylinder. There are hundreds of posts about rattling left cylinders on start-up, many of which have been fixed with the upgrade to the cam-chain tensioner available for ~$70, but the right side tensioner usually stays full of oil (being mounted inverted under the jug) and doesn't seem to do it. I wouldn't want to steer you wrong, but maybe you could try replacing the right side tensioner with the upgrade?
I've noticed a valve inside the center part of a BMW oilfilter, but I don't think it's an anti-drainback valve, maybe a bypass valve? Anyway, I don't think oil will drain out of the filter when you shut the engine off since it's screwed up into the block, unless it is siphoned out.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
I've noticed a valve inside the center part of a BMW oilfilter, but I don't think it's an anti-drainback valve, maybe a bypass valve? Anyway, I don't think oil will drain out of the filter when you shut the engine off since it's screwed up into the block, unless it is siphoned out.
Sorry I can't be more helpful.
Rich
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Re: Start up Rattles
[quote="renegade"]Hi Guy's
My 1150R rattles for a few seconds on start up
so dose mine Paul they all do a bit 
yours rode all wright last Wednesday up the A1 rattles/vibes/and squeaks just like mine
the only difference is iv got a big screen so don't get as much wind chill 
My 1150R rattles for a few seconds on start up
so dose mine Paul they all do a bit yours rode all wright last Wednesday up the A1 rattles/vibes/and squeaks just like mine
the only difference is iv got a big screen so don't get as much wind chill "DO the miles get the smiles" ? so many roads so little time. (silver is the fastest ok)
Is the rattle from the engine (pot) or could it be like mine - in the tank? My fuel sensor thingy rattles when idling or at very low revs but only when the fuel level is low.
Re the oil, I have heard that there is a thermostaic valve in the oil coolers - similar to the thermostat in the radiator in a car. That is why when you go for a short run and dont heat the oil sufficiently you will find nothing in the sight glass if you check it. I believe you need to ride for anything up to 20 minutes to open the valves and get the oil circulating through the coolers. If I am wrong I am sure someone will correct me/
Re the oil, I have heard that there is a thermostaic valve in the oil coolers - similar to the thermostat in the radiator in a car. That is why when you go for a short run and dont heat the oil sufficiently you will find nothing in the sight glass if you check it. I believe you need to ride for anything up to 20 minutes to open the valves and get the oil circulating through the coolers. If I am wrong I am sure someone will correct me/
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the oil was not hot enough and the chips are still not cooked 